May 8, 2013

Marc-Andre Fleury's weak game allows Isles in series; the Sens pull out a late comeback and OT win to take a commanding lead over the Habs; Wild lose another goalie...and another game; and the Sharks eliminate the Canucks.
GAME 4: NY ISLANDERS 6, PITTSBURGH 4 – SERIES TIED 2-2
Why New York won: Speed kills and the Islanders are killing it. For all the Penguins skills, New York is putting them back on their heels by playing a north-south game while not getting caught up chasing the puck around in their own end.

May 7, 2013

From the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, THN's Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy are joined by the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont to discuss what went right for the Bruins in Game 3, what went wrong for the Leafs and what to expect in Game 4.
From the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, THN's Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy are joined by the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont to discuss what went right for the Bruins in Game 3, what went wrong for the Leafs and what to expect in Game 4.

The Boston Bruins spoiled the party in Toronto, by beating the Maple Leafs 5-2 and taking a 2-1 series lead; New York's big Blueshirts get on the board in Game 3; Ducks let up again and Red Wings get back in series; and the Kings win another at home.
GAME 3: BOSTON 5, TORONTO 2 - BRUINS LEAD 2-1
Why Boston won: The Bruins took a 2-1 series lead not because they were the better team in each period.

May 6, 2013

The annual international event takes place in Sweden and Finland this year and we have you covered with schedules, standings and more.
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May 5, 2013

Pittsburgh blew a lead as the Islanders sent Game 3 into overtime, but the Penguins recovered for the win; Minnesota's best effort yet results in big overtime victory; Senators come out on top of ugly game to take series lead; Canucks continue meltdown.
Game 3: Pittsburgh 5, NY Islanders 4 (OT) - Penguins lead 2-1
Why Pittsburgh won: Sidney Crosby. Evgeni Malkin. Kris Letang. Jarome Iginla.

May 4, 2013

Lundqvist's heroics not enough to overcome the Rangers total lack of offensive push; Leafs bounce back on Bruins; Ducks pounce after Abdelkader charge; and Kings survive late Blues surge.
Game 2: Washington 1, Rangers 0 (OT) – Washington leads 2-0
Why Washington won: Because the Capitals are clearly the faster, more talented, hungrier and superior team in this series and, for the second straight game, did not allow a lack of offensive success to waylay them.

On this installment of Pro Tips, Daniel Tkaczuk shows you a drill to improve your handling of the puck.
On this installment of Pro Tips, Daniel Tkaczuk shows you a drill to improve your handling of the puck.
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Carey Price matched Craig Anderson's Game 1 effort and led the Canadiens to a Game 2 win; the Islanders shocked the Penguins in a comeback; the Hawks dominated the Wild with depth; San Jose fights off Kesler.
Game 2: Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 – Series tied 1-1
Why Montreal won: Because Carey Price not only matched Craig Anderson save for save, but he was the better goaltender.

May 2, 2013

An unbelievable goaltending performance gave Ottawa a 1-0 lead over Montreal, while real Caps and Rangers showed themselves in Game 1 and Jonathan Quick gave up another weak, game-winning softie.
Game 1: Ottawa 4 at Montreal 2
Why Ottawa won: It hardly feels fair to say Ottawa won this game. Goaltender Craig Anderson won it singlehandedly.

May 1, 2013

Host Matt Larkin, is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Adam Proteau to discuss their differing views on the Montreal-Ottawa matchup and why the Rangers are in tough versus a resurgent Alex Ovechkin and company.
On this installment of the THN Puck Panel, our experts focus on the last two series to get started: the Senators-Canadiens and Rangers-Capitals.

The Leafs and Islanders both returned to playoff action after long layoffs...and the rust showed. Meanwhile, the Canucks' top players were outmatched by San Jose's.
Game 1: Toronto 1 at Boston 4
Why Boston won: Because, after the Leafs jumped out to a 1-0 lead just 1:54 into the game, the Bruins exploited Toronto’s inexperience – defensemen Mark Fraser and Mike Kostka were abysmal and a combined minus-4 – dominated in terms of puck possession (limiting the visitors to just 20 shots on Tuukka Rask) and wore down a heavily-worked James Reimer (who stopped 36 of 40 shots) with a slew of high glove shots.

The first playoff edition of the Puck Panel previews the Bruins-Maple Leafs, Penguins-Islanders and Canucks-Sharks. Host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Adam Proteau to discuss the matchups and offer their predictions.
The Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off Tuesday night with a couple of OT games and an entertaining late game, too. Three more series will drop the puck Wednesday so we thought we would dedicate our first playoff edition of the Puck Panel to previewing the Bruins-Maple Leafs, Penguins-Islanders and Canucks-Sharks.